Sports Person Famous Names Starting with Letter G

Was an East German cross-country skier who competed during the 1960s and 1970's.

Was an East German cross-country skier who competed during the 1960s and 1970's.

Is a retired East German hammer thrower.His personal best throw was 82.64 metres, achieved in August

Is a retired East German hammer thrower.His personal best throw was 82.64 metres, achieved in August 1985 in Dresden. This ranks him fourth among German hammer throwers, behind Ralf Haber, Heinz Weis and Karsten Kobs

Was a German rower who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936 he won the gold medal as member

Was a German rower who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics. In 1936 he won the gold medal as member of the German boat in the coxed pairs competition.

Is an Austrian bobsledder who competed in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He won a gold medal in the

Is an Austrian bobsledder who competed in the late 1980s and early 1990s. He won a gold medal in the four-man event with teammates Ingo Appelt, Harald Winkler and Thomas Schroll at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville.

Is one of Austrian football's most famous sons.A versatile midfielder, Hanappi started his career at

Is one of Austrian football's most famous sons.A versatile midfielder, Hanappi started his career at SC Wacker Wien, where he made his Bundesliga debut in 1947. Deemed as Austria's biggest football talent, he then controversially moved to play for big city rivals Rapid Vienna from 1950 till 1965.

Was a boxer. Hecht fought for the middleweight championship against Sugar Ray Robinson in 1951. The

Was a boxer. Hecht fought for the middleweight championship against Sugar Ray Robinson in 1951. The fight ended when Robinson hit Hecht in the kidney, and Hecht could not continue. The fight was originally ruled a disqualification victory for Hecht but la

Is a retired German football player. He spent 15 seasons in the Bundesliga with VfB Stuttgart and MS

Is a retired German football player. He spent 15 seasons in the Bundesliga with VfB Stuttgart and MSV Duisburg. The best result in the league he achieved was 5th place.

Was a German bobsledder who competed in the early 1930s. Hessert finished seventh and last in the fo

Was a German bobsledder who competed in the early 1930s. Hessert finished seventh and last in the four-man event at the 1932 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid, New York.

Was a German Olympic swimmer. He competed in the 1960 Summer Olympics and the 1964 Summer Olympics.

Was a German Olympic swimmer. He competed in the 1960 Summer Olympics and the 1964 Summer Olympics. He won a Silver medal in the 4 × 200 metres Freestyle Relay and a Bronze medal in the 400 metres Individual Medley in 1964.

Is a German former footballer, he works currently as Assistant Coach from FSV Frankfurt.

Is a German former footballer, he works currently as Assistant Coach from FSV Frankfurt.

Is an Austrian bobsledder who has competed since 2003. His best Bobsleigh World Cup finish was third

Is an Austrian bobsledder who has competed since 2003. His best Bobsleigh World Cup finish was third in the two-man event at Cesana Pariol in February 2007.

Was a Dutch rower who competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics.

Was a Dutch rower who competed in the 1900 Summer Olympics.

Is a Romanian born German retired professional footballer, who played as a defensive midfielder.

Is a Romanian born German retired professional footballer, who played as a defensive midfielder.

Is an Albanian footballer. He plays in the midfield and forward positions for Partizani Tirana. He a

Is an Albanian footballer. He plays in the midfield and forward positions for Partizani Tirana. He also plays for the national U-21 team.

Was an Albanian football player.Rraklli began his career in 1987 with Besa Kavaja. In 1992, Rraklli

Was an Albanian football player.Rraklli began his career in 1987 with Besa Kavaja. In 1992, Rraklli went to SC Freiburg in Germany. The first season he scored 16 goals and had a big part in the promotion to the Bundesliga. Rraklli played 111 Bundesliga games (16 goals). He played 63 times for the Albanian national team and scored 11 goals making him the second highest ever goalscorer in Albania's history.

Is an Austrian bobsledder who competed in the early 1990s. He earned his best finish of eighth in th

Is an Austrian bobsledder who competed in the early 1990s. He earned his best finish of eighth in the two-man event at the 1992 Winter Olympics in Albertville.

Is an Austrian bobsledder who won competed from the late 1980s to the mid 1990s.

Is an Austrian bobsledder who won competed from the late 1980s to the mid 1990s.

Is a former professional football player from Austria. Rodax started his professional career at Admi

Is a former professional football player from Austria. Rodax started his professional career at Admira Wacker and stayed with them for 7 years. He made his debut for Austria in 1985 and was a participant at the 1990 FIFA World Cup, where he scored in the 2-1 win over the USA in Florence. He won 20 international caps, scoring three goals.

He was born in Hartensdorf, Brandenburg. He won the bronze medal at the 1964 Summer Olympics. He com

He was born in Hartensdorf, Brandenburg. He won the bronze medal at the 1964 Summer Olympics. He competed for the SC Dynamo Hoppegarten/Sportvereinigung (SV) Dynamo.

Was an Austrian sprint canoer who competed from the late 1960s to the early 1970s. Competing in two

Was an Austrian sprint canoer who competed from the late 1960s to the early 1970s. Competing in two Summer Olympics, he won a bronze in the K-2 1000 m event at Mexico City in 1968.

Was a German footballer who played international football for both the Saar and West German national

Was a German footballer who played international football for both the Saar and West German national teams.[1][2] During his club career he played for FC Bayern Munich, Borussia Neunkirchen, 1. FC Saarbrücken, Karlsruher SC, FC Basel, AZ, SV Austria Salzburg and FC Dornbirn 1913.

Was a Danish boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Was a Danish boxer who competed in the 1936 Summer Olympics.

Is a former East German race walker. Sperling represented the sports club TSC Berlin and became East

Is a former East German race walker. Sperling represented the sports club TSC Berlin and became East German champion over 20 km in 1966, 1968, 1969 and 1971.[1]

Is a retired East German middle distance runner who specialized in the 800 metres. His personal best

Is a retired East German middle distance runner who specialized in the 800 metres. His personal best time was 1.46.19 minutes, achieved at the European Championships in Rome. [1]

Is a German football goalkeeper who plays for Energie Cottbus.His previous clubs include Bayern Muni

Is a German football goalkeeper who plays for Energie Cottbus.His previous clubs include Bayern Munich and 1860 Munich, where he spent years as a youth, before SpVgg Unterhaching where he made his senior debut.